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So do walkers just not talk to each other?

susan-n-the black dog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:46:36 GMT

Wow, the runners side of the group discussions talk about all sorts of stuff. Are we just a more private group? Are we the ugly step-children of the athletic world?

Just wondering.

I logged 106 miles in June and after tomorrow will manage 104 in July (in the heat)

How about everyone else?

What do you use for motivation in the heat of summer?

When do you all walk? Morning? After work?

Susan

Walkers hoping to become lean mean walking machines

Manda Shoes — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:59:19 GMT

This will hopefully be a place where those of us hoping to lose weight by walking - and other lifestyle changes - can discuss our highs and lows. I love having the chance to discuss my walking goals, but I would like to start this as an area where we can discuss our weighloss goals also. What kinds of food we are eating, and generally encourage each other to do good and meet our goals.

So if you are trying to find a way to start, if you are looking for encouragement to lose or to maintain, let's share our experiences here.

Can walkers compete in any half/full marathon?

EWolff — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:03:00 GMT

On some website I saw something talking about marathons that allow racewalking.... it made it seem like other marathons you can't walk in, but since the list of marathons listed was so small, that didn't seem right... I saw another thread on this site where lots of people posted lots of marathons they walked in, so I assume you can walk in any half/full marathon. I'm a newbie, ex-runner w/ bad knees, so I'm trying to see what potential races/types of races I should set my sights on. THANKS!

Walking a Marathon

Active Sara — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:42:04 GMT

Has anyone walked a marathon? How long did it take you?

Heartland Border Walk June 4-6, 2010 will you walk 50 miles?

thaumaturgist — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:49:12 GMT

Good day,

My name is Barney Mayse. I will be a participant in a 3 day 50 mile walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Kansas City next June.

This will be the 9th year that I have participated in this event. Our purpose is to raise money to fund the research to help find a cure for MS

and provide assistance to those living with MS. I live with MS and over the past 8 years have met many incredible people doing

this walk. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you as well. Website for more information is : www.msborderwalk.org

Have a great day and enjoy walking wherever you are.

What Do You Do For Crosstraining?

ShelbyDellaRosa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:43:08 GMT

I get that it's important to crosstrain. I get that upper body strength and getting lean will help us with our walking. My problem is, like most of you guys, I only have x amount of time to give to exercise every day. I can walk and log the miles or I can do something else. I'd really like to crosstrain by using hand and/or wrist weights and doing something with them as I walk. I used to do that when I ran. I gather, though, that that's considered a big training no-no.

So what do you guys do for crosstraining? And do you give up walking days to do it?

Shelby

Winter Gear?

RHIT CCS-P — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:26:41 GMT

Seeing that this will be my first winter as a walker, I want to know what type of gear I should wear. Regular sturdy and warm clothing? Any of those lycra items that supposedly keep you warm? Knit caps, or would they make you sweat too much? I am not overly concerned about the roads/sidewalks - they are well-maintained in my neighborhood during the winter, but I would like know what would be best. Thanks!

I found big girl running pants!

susan-n-the black dog — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:09:37 GMT

Champion C9 at Target for $19.99 Wooo Hooo The 2xl Womens fit great. The 2xl Mens fit even better and gave my thunder thighs enough room for my shorts underneath so I won't be cold before the races.

It doesn't take much to thrill me!

Night walking...Lights or relectors?

susan-n-the black dog — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:56:46 GMT

There is a discussion right now on the running side about being visable to others while running. Good discussion for us too.

What, if anything, do you all do to be visable?

vests?
lights?
glow in the dark clothing?

Just wondering. I have a stroble light thing that I used to put on the dogs collar for visablitiy but she hated it and it bugged me too. I'm thinking about putting it on a strap on my wrist. It would be annoying but it would make be visable. I could put it in my ponytail to be seen from behind but that might actually draw cars to me. Hmmm.

ideas?

Do any of you ever skip a day?

susan-n-the black dog — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:24:15 GMT

And if you do, do you feel as guilty as I do today?

This question was asked on another thread and I figured we start a new one...

Lance, to answer your question about taking a day off, YES, once in a while I will take a day off of walking. Do I feel guilty? Yes, I do. However, because I have a dog that gets walked twice a day I'm still getting a little exercise just not as fast or as far.

I think, like a runners body, a distance or race walker's body needs some recovery time. Sometimes I'll do something different for exercise; mow the yard, ride my exercise bike, or elliptical. Sometimes I'll just plop my pudgy self in a chair and read a book. I don't believe there is anything wrong with a day off once in a while.

Anyone else want to offer up an opinion? I'd love to hear it!

Rome/Cartersville Walking Group

DKahlan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:09:45 GMT

I am a 33 year old full time working married mother of two who enjoys participating in 5Ks looking to join or start a womens walking group around my area. I live in Taylorsville Georgia which has access to many walking parks such as Cartersville, Rockmart, Rome and Euharlee. If you are in this area and would like to participate, please contact me at danielle_kahlan@ucbi.com or you can text me or leave me a message at 770-337-2300.